Sumo Tournaments (Basho)
Season: January, May, September (Tokyo)
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan
Description: 15-day grand sumo tournaments held six times yearly across Japan.
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Event Tickets questions for Japan
How do I buy sumo tournament tickets?
Tickets go on sale 1 month before each tournament via Ticket Pia or official sumo site; popular days sell out fast.
Can foreigners buy kabuki tickets easily?
Yes, Kabukiza offers same-day single-act tickets and English subtitles for select performances.
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